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MB Body with 3 Lids – Composite ACM Type II
Late production 1944-1945 – electro-galvanised steel
Complete body for late Willys MB and Ford GPW jeeps from the period June 1944 to August 1945. This reproduction follows the ACM Type II composite design: a standardised body manufactured by American Central Manufacturing for both makers. With correct pressings, pre-drilled mounting holes and Ford-style deep floor ribs.
Material Electro-galvanised cold-rolled steel | Type ACM Type II (Composite) – late war production |
Period June 1944 – August 1945 | Finish Supplied in anti-rust primer |
Features
- ACM Type II composite body – historically correct reproduction for late Willys MB and Ford GPW
- Rear panel without stamping – no external fuel cap (fuel tank beneath driver's seat)
- Ford-style floor with deep reinforcement ribs – round tool box lock cutout
- Rounded toeboard gussets (3 holes) – Ford/composite feature from January 1944
- Original WO-5009 (Willys) / FM-34809-S (Ford) – Government Group 0106D,0102,0607
- Suitable for restoration of MB from chassis number approx. MB 300000 and GPW from September 1943
- All mounting points pre-drilled: seats, dashboard, fuel tank mounting, bow supports, accessories
- Sheet thickness per original WWII spec: gauge 16 (~1.2 mm main structure), gauge 18 (~1.0 mm detail)
- Corrosion-resistant through electro-galvanising – suitable for welding and further assembly
📐 Dimensions
Length 250 cm | Width 95 cm |
Height 190 cm (transport) | Weight ± 150 kg |
★ Built to original WWII specifications with correct pressings, contours and mounting points. The ACM Type II body combines Ford and Willys design features and was fitted to both makes from January 1944 until the end of the war.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
